Lighthouse Guild - AFB Directory Profile

General Information

Brief Description

Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, with a long-standing heritage of addressing the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities or chronic medical conditions. Through the integration of vision and healthcare services and the expansion of access through education and community outreach, our innovative and comprehensive approach helps people achieve and maintain the highest possible level of function and independence.

Hours of operation: Varies by program. General office hours are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.Number of staff: 750Geographic area served: Comprehensive vision and healthcare services are provided in the New York City metro area, including Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as Albany, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. National programs include the National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI), a parent tele-support network,and professional continuing education programs.Publications: Newsletters: Vision+Health, Awareness

Services Offered

Services for Adults

Advocacy

We engage local, state and federal policy makers to raise awareness of the need for access to vision rehabilitation services, and advocate for appropriate legislative responses to issues affecting people with vision loss.

The Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute conducts studies designed to translate scientific findings and technological advances into useful solutions for people living with vision loss.

Assistive Products

The Lighthouse Guild Store offers products that make day-to-day life easier for people with vision loss.

Braille/Electronic/Audio/Large Print Production

Lighthouse Guild’s Print Access Center:

We convert a wide range of print materials into formats that are accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. Services include:

Mental health day treatment helps individuals with psychiatric diagnoses remain in the community and prevents psychiatric hospitalizations.

Information and Referral

The National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) and our national tele-support network helps find information, locates resources, and offers tele-support groups for parents.

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Our Mission

VisionAware helps adults who are losing their sight continue to live full and independent lives by providing timely information, step-by-step daily living techniques, a directory of national and local services, and a supportive online community.